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Dr. Briggs left assets to be used by the Trust for the acquisition of books and materials for a reading room in Ironton. His desire was that Ironton would have a public library for the benefit of its residents. In 1893, in Memorial Hall, the library was opened to the public as Briggs Library Institute. The Trust diminished greatly by the 1930s depression, but in the 1970s local patrons replenished the Trust so that capital gains from investments could be set aside for Library materials and building upkeep.

Employment

Title of Position: Public Services Clerk
Normal Schedule of work: 22 hours per week. Potential schedules include M-F 9:30-5:00, Sat 10:00-
5:00. 1 late evening per week ending at 8:00 pm. Closed Sundays. Schedules are coordinated by the
Branch Manager.
Rate of pay: 13 dollars per hour This position will earn vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays.
Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; AND four (4) years of public library operations experience; OR
an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Requires a valid driver’s license.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library is to serve the informational, educational, and lifelong-learning and entertainment needs of all the citizens of Lawrence County, and to provide these services in a professional, friendly manner, and in a clean and safe environment.